Paraprofessional at Excel Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Charter Academy in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support student learning with targeted interventions and small-group workshops.

You will assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics, conduct 1:1 tutoring as directed by teachers, and participate in professional development to reinforce the school’s instructional goals.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Previous experience working in a school or with school age children – preferred.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need of academic intervention through 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Reading instruction

Mathematics instruction

Writing support

1:1 tutoring

Job description

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Excel Charter Academy opened in 1996 and serves students Young 5-8. At Excel, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Excel Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Excel Charter Academy:

• Consistently outperforms the local districts and is above the state average on state testing.
• Celebrate diversity with students from nearly 60 countries.
• Ranked #7 on Niche, specializing in data and rankings.
• Strong educator support from leadership and behavioral specialists.
• Comprehensive professional development through various programs.
• Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.
• Diverse sports options for middle school.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need of academic intervention through 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Qualifications:

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.

Click here for the state requirements.

• Previous experience working in a school or with school age children – preferred.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.